Chapter XIX · Neva’s Choice Foreshadowed

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

a formal public statement

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

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From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

in disagreement

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

of the present time and place

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

one of the major dialects of Old English

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

for more time

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

a particular point in time

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally west into the Gulf of Finland

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

not any; not one

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

carry out

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

belonging to which person

From this reading And Neva, struggling between conflicting feelings, whose nature the reader already knows, and glad to be relieved of the necessity for an immediate decision, gratefully accepted the offered reprieve.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The engagement of Craven Black and Lady Wynde, now that it had been declared to Neva, was no longer kept a secret from the world.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The engagement was publicly announced in the court papers, Craven Black himself writing the paragraph and procuring its insertion, and this announcement was copied into the Kentish journals.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In accordance with the advice of his scheming father, Rufus Black wrote a letter to Neva Wynde entreating her to take a month or six weeks, instead of the single week for which she had stipulated, for the consideration of his suit.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Black, in a moment of good-natured condescension, informed his host at the Wyndham inn, and the amazed landlord bruited the story through the village.